Alabama State University's published cost of attendance is $23,586. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $19,711, middle-income families pay around $21,508, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,031.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,586 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,576 |
| Room and Board | $7,816 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$3,151 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,435 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,711 |
| $30–48k | $21,682 |
| $48–75k | $21,508 |
| $75–110k | $21,608 |
| $110k+ | $19,031 |
Alabama State University's published cost of attendance is $23,586. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $19,711, middle-income families pay around $21,508, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,031. Azimuth ranks Alabama State University #1046 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Alabama State participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a combination of grants and scholarships. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: understanding how net price and sticker price can differ substantially helps families budget realistically. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $31,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,622; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $45,998, median federal debt of $31,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $350 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Alabama State University earn median 4-year earnings of $45,998, placing Alabama State University in the 3.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,579 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 68.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Alabama State University #1201 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Biology, General reports 60 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,370. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 47 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $45,173. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other reports 46 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $37,576. Communication and Media Studies reports 29 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $38,566.
